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Zero K 9-11 Memorial Fundraiser! 15 Yadkin Festival Features Gourd-Geous Array Of Pumpkins 16 Annual Barbecue Festival Serves Up Family Fun

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Hike & Wine Weekend Packages In Eastern America’s Highest Town 25 Take A Bike Tour That Starts In The Mountains And Ends On The Coast

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DayTrip Destinations H a p p y Va l l e y O l d - t i m e F i d d l e r s ’ C o n v e n t i o n Fr i S e p te m b e r 2n d – Su n 4 t h 3 59 0 NC-268, Lenoir, NC 286 45. Lo cated on the site of Laura Foster’s grave (of Tom Dooley fame), the convention offers old-time and bluegrass group and individual competitions. Along with instrument play ing, t he event offers folk singing, instrument making, old-time dance demonstrations, hay r ide tou r s, cor n shu c k i n g, f lat foot competitions, and loc a l home- cooked delic acie s. w w w.happy valleyfiddlers.com 70th North Carolina Apple Festival Fri September 2nd–Mon 5t h S Ma in St, Hendersonv ille, NC 28792. Features a street fair on historic Main Street including continuous live musical entertainment, arts & crafts, apple growers selling apple products, children’s & yout h ac t i v it ie s, spe c ia l e xhibits & open houses, and food. www.ncapplefestival.org Emerald Village’s RockFest Sat September 3rd–Sun 4th 331

McKinney Mine Rd, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. Celebrate the end of summer at histor ic mines in a spectacular setting! Enjoy 2 days of free live music w ith 8 great original groups featuring authentic mounta in bluegra s s, acoust ic, count r y a nd gospel. Discover y Mill exhibits will be open! Have a “Gem of a Day” at Emerald Village! www.emeraldvillage.com Hopscotch Music Festival 2016 Thu September 8th–Sun 1 1 t h Va r i o u s Ve n u e s , D o w n town, Raleigh NC 27601.

Featuring more than 140 bands over three days, Hopscotch is known for adventurous lineups, memorable per for mances and a fan-friendly atmosphere.

Fr o m a l a r g e o u t d o o r m a i n stage in Raleigh City Plaza to intimate club shows, the festival offers music in almost ever y genre imaginable-rock, hip-hop, metal, folk, electronic, experimental and more-and its schedule highlights t h i s d i v e r s i t y e a c h y e a r. www.hopscotchmusicfest.com

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Destinations 4th Annual Native American G a t he r i n g –W. Ke r r S c o t t Da m & Re ser voi r Fr i S e p tember 9th–Sun 11th Reser voir Rd, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

Come enjoy native foods, flint napping, stor ytelling, flute players, vendors, and amazing Native American dancers!

Host Drum: Medicine Horse Singers. All drums welcome! www.saw.usace.ar my.mil 76th National Folk Festival Fr i S e p t e m b e r 9 t h – S u n 1 1 t h 200 N Davie St, Greensboro, N C 2 7 4 0 1 . D i g Yo u r R o o t s i n Greensboro! Musicians, danc ers and cultural traditions from around the countr y and across N o r t h C a r o l i n a . Fa m i l y a r e a ,

North Carolina craft brews, arts marketplace, Southern, ethnic and festival fare. www.nationalfolkfestival.com 11 t h A n n u a l M o u n t a i n Song Festival Fri September 9th–Sun 11th 349 Andante Ln, Brevard, NC 28712 Celebrating Americana, bluegrass, folk and acoustic music inspired by the mountains of Wester n NC. www.mountainsongfestival.com 2nd Friday/Zero-K C h a l l e n g e i n O l d To w n Cornelius! Fri September 9th 6pm–10pm This monthly Street Fe s t i v a l f e a t u r e s t h e a r e a ’ s most talented and innovative artists and craftsmen while Continued On Page 8

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showcasing a star-studded lineup of entertainment, craf t breweries, food trucks, live artwork, kids activities and much more! But that’s not all... we’re partnering with our friends a t t h e To w n o f C o r n e l i u s a n d North Meck Rotar y Club to host an exciting fundraiser event in support of the new 9-11 Monument... a Zero-K! www.bellalove.com.

L e n n y B oy B r e w i n g C o’s Grand Opening! Sat September 10th 11am–11pm 3000 S Tr yon St, Charlotte, NC 28217.

We a r e e x c i t e d t o s h a r e o u r beautiful new facility with ever yone. This is a day of celebration for the love of kombucha, beer, and wild ale.

Invite your family & friends and come enjoy yourselves in the new taproom or outside on the patio. We’ll have food tr ucks on site, live music and games. www.discoverlennyboy.com The Autolaw n Par t y Sat September 10th 10am–3pm Hickor y Museum of Art L awn, 2 4 3 3 r d A v e N E , H i c k o r y, N C

2860. Celebration of the road’s number one traveler–the automobile. Centered around a European classic. Car show, food, art exhibits, ride and drives, plus award ceremonies. www.hickor yart.org Eden Riverfest Fri September 16th–Sat 17th Olde L eaksville Shopping District, Washington St, Eden, NC 27288. Enjoy two stages of music, an interactive arts area for children within the Kids Zone, the River Village located at Leaksville Landing along the Dan River and an antique engine exhibit. www.exploreedennc.com C a t aw b a R i ve rFe s t a nd Tr i a t h l o n S a t S e p t e m b e r 1 7 t h L a k e J a m e s S t a t e Pa r k , 6883 NC-126, Nebo, NC 28761.

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Destinations and paddleboard demonstra- a n d f u n . I n c e l e b r a t i o n o f tions. www.ncparks.gov our 20th anniversar y. Dancers will be kicking up their heels Apple Fest ‘16 Sat September a n d d o n ’ t f o r g e t t h e Po s s o m 1 7 t h 2 1 4 7 B e t h a b a r a R d , Queen contest and Crowning.

W i n s t o n - S a l e m , N C 2 7 1 0 6 . www.sparta-nc.com A p p l e Fe s t c e l e b r a t e s t h e h a r v e s t a n d h i s t o r y o f t h e 11th Annual Festa Italiana Forsyth County area. Featuring 2016 at Raffaldini Vineyards r o o t s m u s i c , h i s t o r i c a l Sat September 17th 450 Groce i n t e r p r e t e r s , l o c a l o r c h a r d s , Rd, Ronda, NC 28670. Celebrate and quality craft vendors. all things Italian! Tickets www.bethabarapark.org include all-day admission, a tasting of three wines or glass 20th Annual Mountain of wine, souvenir festival H e r i t a g e F e s t i v a l S a t wine glass and parking. Bring S e p t e m b e r 1 7 t h N M a i n S t , a chair or blanket, and savor Sparta, NC 28675. Come spend “ l a d o l c e v i t a . ” R e l a x w i t h the day enjoying authentic award-winning wines and c r a f t s , l o t s o f f o o d , m u s i c enjoy live music, face painting, Continued On Page 10

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t h e t r a d i t i o n a l T a r a n t e l l a , Tawba Walk A rts & Music a n d f u r t h e r f e s t i v i t i e s ! Festival S a t S e p t e m b e r 1 7 t h www.Raffaldini.com 2pm–8pm Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St, Cornelius, NC 12th Annual Shine to Wine, 28031. This twice-per-year Arts Brew and Spirits Festival & M u s i c Fe s t i v a l s h o w c a s e s S a t S e p t e m b e r 1 7 t h C B D the region’s top bands, artists, L oop, North Wilkesboro, NC performers, businesses, craft 2 8 6 5 9 . T h e e v e n t w i l l f e a t u r e breweries, food tr ucks and so l i v e m u s i c f e a t u r i n g a r t , m e r- much more! Come take a stroll c h a n d i s e , w i n e , b e e r g a r d e n , through the streets of Old Town l o c a l d i s t i l l e r i e s , a n d f o o d . Cor nelius and enjoy a plethora This event will be held at the o f a c t i v i t y f o r t h e w h o l e Ya d k i n Va l l e y M a r k e t p l a c e a t f a m i l y, i n c l u d i n g a n e w - a n d the corner of 9th and CBD L oop improved kid zone, two stages in beautiful hi. Free admission of live music, 80+ artists and “ Ta s t i n g T i c k e t s ” a r e $ 2 0 i n craftsmen, live demonstrations, advance ~ $25 at the gate. 10 food trucks... and there’s www.shinetowine.com even a little something for your furry friends, too!

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H a r r i s B r o t h e r s , L a c y G r e e n , www.mayber r ydays.com Steve Davidowski, The Buck H a g g a r d B a n d , C a r o l i n a R a y G h o s t Tr a i n H a l l o w e e n a n d C e c i l P a l m e r , S h e l b y Festival Fr i S e p t e m b e r 2 3 r d R a e M o o r e , T h e N a u t i c a l 7 : 3 0 p m – 1 1 : 3 0 p m Tw e e t s i e W h e e l e r s a n d m o r e . L a w n Railroad, 300 Tweetsie Railroad c h a i r s a n d c o o l e r s w e l c o m e . L ane Blowing Rock NC 28605. www.theblowingrock.com It’s safe, scar y fun for the whole family! Kids will enjoy

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Destinations the Halloween shows and trickor-treating. And take a chilling journey into the night on the Ghost Train – if you dare. Ride on the Ghost Train, visit “ The Boneyard” with its Black Hole, 3 - D m a z e a n d t h e “ Fr e a k y Fo r e s t . ” D a r e t o g o t h r o u g h the Haunted House. Enjoy the rides in the Creepy Carnival. www.tweetsie.com

Reach the Peaks Sat September 24th 1790 Hanging R o c k P a r k R d , D a n b u r y, N C 27016. This is an 11-mile trek through Hanging Rock State Park and will allow you to visit the five highest peaks in the park. Pre-registered participants will receive a t-shirt, lunch, a water bottle and be able to enjoy music af ter the event. Ever yone who reaches all the peaks and signs in will receive exclusive “I Conquered the Peaks” patches. www.reachthepeaks.org

Old Timey Fall Festival Sat S e p t e m b e r 2 4 t h 1 0 0 To w n Square, Bur nsville, NC 28714.

Antique tractor parade, live music, kid’s games, arts & craf ts, f a r m e r ’ s m a r k e t , f o o d , a n d Black Wa lnut Fest iva l S a t great community atmosphere. September 24th 5393 Ham Horwww.yanceyhistoryassociation.org t o n L a n e B e t h a n i a N C 2 7 0 1 0 .

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A day-long festival of food, live music and family fun in the historic town of Bethania. www.townofbethania.org Mountain Heritage Day Sat September 24th 501 HFR Admin Building, Cullowhee NC 28723.

A showcase for Southern Appalachian music, arts, dance and song, with the atmosphere of a big family reunion. Visitors to will find three stages of traditional old-time, gospel, and bluegrass music and dance, with plenty of fiddles, banjos, and clogging. Festival-goers are invited to join in workshops at the Cir cle Tent and participate in shape-note singing, one of the mountains’ sacred traditions. Admission and parking are free so bring your family and experience all that our rich heritage has to offer. www.mountainheritageday.com B i g E l k i n B r e w Fe s t S a t September 24th 399 W Spring St, Elkin, NC 28621. Sample the finest craf t, import & specialty beers featuring some of your favorite breweries. Also, taste

delicious food from food trucks and local venues, and listen to l i v e m u s i c . Fe s t i v a l a t t e n d e e s will receive a complimentar y logo tasting mug. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. VIP tickets are available for $50 and you will receive: special parking, t-shirt and a signature pint glass. www.bigelkinbrewfest.com Ha r ve st Fol k Fe st i v a l S a t September 24th–Sun 25th Murray ’s Mill, 1489 Murrays Mill Rd Catawba NC 28609.

Celebrate Catawba County ’s agricultural heritage with an array of exhibits, craftsmen and activities, including petting zoos, antique cars, tractors a n d f a r m m a c h i n e r y, a n d traditional food preparations. www.catawbahistor y.org Ya d k i n Va l l e y P u m p k i n Festival S a t S e p t e m b e r 2 4 t h 9am–4pm 116 E Market St, Elkin, NC 28621. Pumpkin Festival will be located in Historic Downtown Elkin on Main Street and Standard Street.

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Destinations will be located on Standard Street along with antique vendors and children games.

Yo u w i l l g e t t o s e e p u m p k i n s that may exceed 1,000lbs. www.visittheyadkinvalley.com Old Timey Fall Festival Sat September 24th 10am–4pm To w n S q u a r e , B u r n s v i l l e , N C 28714. A day of Old Timey Family Fun. Music, antique cars, tractors, far mer ’s market, arts and crafts, children’s games, and fun for the whole family.

Stop, Sip, Savor Wine Hop Sun September 25th 2240 S Creek Rd, Nebo, NC 28761.

Enjoy a wine tasting event at four Unique & Boutique

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At the fourth winer y visit, enter a drawing for a chance to win one of four $25 gif t cert i f i c a t e s . Pa t r o n s a l s o r e c e i v e a specially etched wine glass.

Participating wineries Belle Nicho, Lake James Cellars, S i l v e r Fo r k , a n d S o u t h C r e e k are conveniently located off I-40 between exits 94 and 100. www.southcreekwiner y.com Carolina Jubilee Fri September 30th–Sat Oct 1 s t Va n H o y F a r m s F a m i l y Campground, 742 Jericho

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he Renaissance Festival is a 16th century European style art and entertainment festival combining outdoor theater, circus entertainment, arts and craf ts marketplace, a jousting tournament, a feast fit for royalty, and much much more. The 23rd annual season opens in the fall Saturdays and Sundays, from October 1st to November 20th, 2016.

This is one of the most interactive entertainment shows ever created with wonderful amusements and antics ongoing all around you! You can sit back and watch, or you can become a part of the action, surrounded by over 500 costumed characters roaming the festival village. The village lanes are full of peasants singing sea-faring songs and street entertainers surprising you with tall tales and tricks, each with a role to play.

The Carolina Renaissance Festival was introduced in 1994 with six acres of exhibits, attractions and entertainment. The event has grown into a twenty-five acre theme park filled with charming cottages and castles, kitchens and pubs, and a most unusual collection of people powered rides and games of skill - all nestled You can experience the clashing of in 325 acres of pristine woodlands armor and the thundering of hooves just north of Charlotte, NC. daily with full combat jousts at the King’s Tournament Arena.

The Carolina event has grown to be Huzzah! one of the largest of the Renaissance fairs nationwide. Tree lined lanes The 23rd Annual Carolina Renaissance Festival. are filled with over 100 purveyors of The Festival is located on Highway crafts and food, and non-stop music 73 at Poplar Tent Road (between and comedy shows are presented on I-77 and I-85). www.carolina.renfestinfo.com 12 stages every event day.

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Shades of Brown band, and kids activities this event is family friendly and open to all ages. Additionally, prizes will be awarded for best team costumes, team theme, and team name. So, give your creativity a workout and put together your corporate or community team for an added race challenge.

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ig pumpkins, small pumpkins, short pumpkins, tall pumpkins. They’re all on display during the 20th annual Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival.

The 9am weigh off is followed by a full slate of activities. The fun includes: carnival rides for children, arts and crafts vendors, antique vendors, pumpkin-themed food, pumpkin-themed drinks and The festival takes place Saturday, pumpkin-themed games.

Sept. 24, from 9am-5pm in downtown Elkin. The highlight is the There are plenty of orange gourds Great Pumpkin Weigh Off, in which to be explored, while folks may also growers from across the region bring enter a rubber duck or turtle in the their largest pumpkins to compete Duck & Turtle Regatta race on the for a $1,000 first-place prize.

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The 2014 winner was a Attendees are encouraged to 1,404-pound behemoth that set a arrive prior to the 9am weigh off, North Carolina state record. which is sanctioned by an association known as the Great Pumpkin “This is one of the most famous Commonwealth. Cash prizes are competitions on the East Coast, and awarded for the 10 largest pumpit has the added prestige of being the kins, starting at $1,000 for first and first one that takes place each year,” decreasing to $50 for 10th place. says festival organizer Myra Cook of the Yadkin Valley Chamber. “It’s The contest attracts growers hard to describe the size of these from places like: Ohio, Tennessee, pumpkins. They sit on pallets in the Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, back of pickup trucks and they’re South Carolina and North Carolina. so big they overflow the beds of the The event is sponsored by the trucks.”

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The art of slowly cooking pork shoulders over beds of hot hickory coals began in the early 1900s. The meat was so tender and tasty, that travelers planned their trip around a stop for a sliced or chopped barbecue sandwich. Today, there are more than 15 barbecue restaurants in the Lexington area.

So…join the fun on the 4th Saturday in October, where festival attendees will be treated to the finest arts/crafts, the most exciting entertainment, fantastic special attractions, and of course, the BEST barbecue in the world!

For more information: www.barbecuefestival.com or call 336-956-1880.

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Statesville, NC

Soaring to Benefit Local Nonprofits

DAYS OF FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN OVER 50 HOT AIR BALLOONS & MORE!

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Hot Air Balloon Flights are scheduled to launch twice daily (early morning & late afternoon) and weather dependent. Due to limited entrance points into our festival, traffic can become an issue. Guests are advised to PARK by 1 PM on SATURDAY & SUNDAY to arrive inside the festival gates for late afternoon launches. Weather conditions also determine guest access to Inflatables and Tethered Rides.

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Hike & Wine Weekend Packages In Eastern America’s Highest Town

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scape to the cool elevations of eastern America’s highest town this September with Beech Mountain’s hike and wine weekend packages.

“There’s a lot of breathtaking scenery all around as you hike,” said Fred Pfohl of the Beech Mountain recreation advisor y committee.

“We have trails that are solely in the woods and others which are on the These special packages combine edge and afford great views.” two nights lodging for two, maps to 30 miles of hiking trails, wine tasting And when the hiking is done, for two at Banner Elk Winery, plus enjoy a tasting for two at Banner Elk guest passes to Buckeye Recreation Winery. The winery was one of the Center. And best of all, the price is first to open in the North Carolina just $169 plus tax. mountains and produces awardwinning wines from such varietals Beech Mountain is a hiking as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, paradise just over two hours from Sangiovese and Seyval Blanc.

Charlotte. Trails range from easy to strenuous and are all located in In addition to hiking and wine this small ski resort town at 5,506 tasting, Beech Mountain features feet above sea level. Hikers can opt several restaurants within walking for 22 miles of trails winding in out distance of lodging. Another option of the heart of town. Or they can for couples is a romantic chairlift take a more adventurous route with ride to the 5506’ skybar at top of the eight miles of trails in the Emerald mountain.

Outback at the top of the mountain.

For more info, call 800-468-5506 or visit: www.BeechMtn.com/deals.

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ycle North Carolina’s inaugural bicycle tour in 1999 treated participants to North Carolina’s first fully supported cross-state bike tour from Murphy in the mountains to Manteo on the coast. Over 500 riders participated in the first ride and the event has now grown to include more than 1,000 cyclists each year.

Riders can enjoy shops, restaurants and local breweries near campsite or hotel stops along the way and can Cycle North Carolina 2016 The eighteenth annual ride is scheduled for a Banner Elk to Atlantic Beach route, from October 1 to October 8, 2016.

With beautiful tourist stops along scenic back roads, the “Mountains to Coast” trek is the highlight of the year for many cyclists from across the nation.

Cycle North Carolina will begin its full-service, cross-state ride on October 1st at the Tate-Evans Park in Banner Elk, and will arrive at the Atlantic Beach Circle on October 8th, with 1,100 bicyclists expected to participate.

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take part in activities throughout the trip such as Cycle NC-hosted yoga classes and massages. Though the start and finish lines and overnight stops change, the unique experience of traversing North Carolina by bike remains a must-do for cycling enthusiasts.

Project 543 tells the story of unique spots across North Carolina we hope will become some of your favorite places.

Why 543? Because that’s the number of miles from Manteo, on the coast, to Murphy, in the mountains, and is traditionally considered to be the width of our state. The entries in this project are in no particular order, and we’ll add to them each week. Check in often to find inspiration for your next trip, or start planning today at VisitNC.com.

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Bayne Brewing Company

We make a wide variety of craft beers. We are a micro brewery located in Cornelius, and we use only the highest quality ingredients available to brew the finest beers. Looking for a beer in Cornelius?

Come and try a delicious Bayne Brew today!

We now deliver! See our web page for details!

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D9 Brewing Company

A craft microbrewery located north of Charlotte in Cornelius, North Carolina. From homebrew parties in our neighborhoods, to our first location’s humble one-barrel beginnings, intense local thirst for our Fanatical Ales™ propelled us to open our current 10 barrel production brewery. We are re-imagining some of the world’s most unique and trusted styles of beer.

11138-C Treynorth Dr Cornelius NC 28031 704.457.9368 d9brewing.com

Ghostface Brewing

We offer up to 20 beers & ciders on tap, with a selection of rotating styles, some available on nitro. We also have wine.

We also offer a selection of tasty flatbread pizzas and other special dishes from Davidson Pizza Company located right in our tasting room.

427 East Statesville Ave. Mooresville, NC 28115 704.799.7433 ghostfacebrewing.com

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The event features local and national music acts, farm-to table restaurants, food tr ucks supporting sustainable farming, a beer garden showcasing local and regional microbreweries, farmers and farming related groups showcasing what they do as well as hosting workshops regarding sustainability, clean and renewable energy, nutrition and health, and how to support t h e l o c a l f a r m c o m m u n i t y. www.thecarolinajubilee.org Brushy Mountain Apple Festival Sat Oct 1st Wilkesboro, NC. Downtown streets are filled with more than 425 arts and crafts, 100 food concessions, and four different music stages featuring a variety of music.

Cloggers, folk dancers, rope skippers and square dancers. www.applefestival.net 8th Annual Scotland County Highland Games Sat Oct 1 s t 9 a m – 8 p m 1 3 0 4 0 X Wa y Rd, Laurinburg, NC 28352.

Wa t c h o u r l a d s c o m p e t e i n traditional events, such as tossing the caber and the sheaf toss–throwing a 20-pound bale of straw straight up using a pitchfork! Of course, what would the games be without the piping and drumming, dancing and Tartan glor y asso ciated with this unique culture.

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Concert starts at 6:30. Beer and food vendors will be on site. www.schgnc.org Carolina Renaissance Fe st i v a l S a t O c t 1 s t 1 0 a m – 5:30pm 16445 Poplar Tent Rd, H u n t e r s v i l l e , N C 2 8 0 7 8 . Fi r s t introduced in 1994 with six acres of exhibits, attractions and entertainment, the event has grown into a 20-acre theme park. The Renaissance Festival is a 16th centur y Europeanstyle art and entertainment festival combining outdoor theater, cir cus entertainment, marketplace, jousting tour na ment, and a feast fit for royalty. www.royalfaires.com 37th Annual Sonker Festival Sat Oct 1st 1pm–5pm EdwardsFranklin House, 4132 Haystack Rd, Mt Air y, NC 27030. Features sonkers, old-time and bluegrass music, quilters, flat foot danci n g , C i v i l Wa r e x h i b i t , a n d more. Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket. Sonker is Sur r y County ’s unique style of a deep-dish pie that dates back to the times of the early settlers. The S o n k e r Fe s t i v a l i s p a r t o f t h e Sur r y Sonker Trail, showcasing sonker all across Sur r y County! www.sonkertrail.org Thistle Meadow Winemaker’s Festival Sun Oct 2nd 1 0 2 T h i s t l e M e a d o w, L a u r e l Springs, NC 28644. Amateur winemakers showcase their talent at the Grapestompers/ ThistleMeadow Winer y in June.

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